Results-based Plan Briefing Book2007-2008Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs

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RESULTS-BASED PLAN BRIEFING BOOK 2007/08

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Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs

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MINISTRY OVERVIEW

Ministry Overview Statement

The activities of the Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs (OSAA) support the broadgovernment priority of Vital Public Interest.

OSAA is the corporate lead on Aboriginal affairs within the Ontario Government. As such, itprovides Aboriginal policy development and relationship expertise and coordinates cross-ministry Aboriginal policy initiatives and multi-lateral relationship processes. OSAA isresponsible for leading new corporate government initiatives on Aboriginal affairs andsupporting ministries in their areas of specific responsibilities.

OSAA faces a number of new opportunities and challenges as a result of the announcementof the governments New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs in June 2005. The implementationof this new corporate Aboriginal policy with a range of implementation processes wasaccompanied by reorganization within the Secretariat designed to focus financial and humanresources on the priority areas established by this new government policy.

To address these challenges and opportunities, as well as the increased demand on thegovernment to find effective and lasting solutions to Aboriginal-related matters, in this fiscalyear OSAA will strengthen its leadership role and capacity in policy development.


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KEY STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

The key strategies and activities of the Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs (OSAA) areas follows:

Strategy Negotiations

Activity Land Claims and Land-Related Issues

OSAA undertakes the following Land Claims and Land-Related Issues activities:

conducts land claim negotiations, and implements land claim settlement agreements onbehalf of the province;

considers Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal interests through a public involvement process; creates greater certainty with respect to property rights; and

participates on behalf of Ontario in federally-led self-government negotiations whereappropriate.

Where supported by a historical and legal basis, OSAA participates in land claim negotiationsto achieve a resolution that:

takes into consideration First Nation and non-Aboriginal interests through an enhancedpublic involvement process;

creates greater clarity with respect to property rights; satisfies Ontario's legal obligations; and promotes social harmony and economic development in communities affected by land

claims.

Strategy Corporate Coordination of Aboriginal Affairs

Activity Policy Development and Coordination

OSAA provides policy development and corporate coordination of Aboriginal matters for thegovernment, including:

corporate Aboriginal policy development, coordination and advice; managing and monitoring implementation of corporate policies, including initiatives

related to the government's New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs; providing policy support and advice to guide partner ministries in addressing Aboriginal

issues and matters within their mandates; working with and providing policy advice on Aboriginal issues and matters to

government; emergency response coordination; and Aboriginal issues identification, coordination and management.


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Strategy Relationships

Activity Relationships

The Relationships function involves developing, coordinating and managing constructiverelationships with Aboriginal peoples and organizations, both on- and off-reserve. It alsoguides Ontario's relationships with the federal government and other provincial/territorialgovernments in regard to Aboriginal matters.

The Relationships function provides corporate coordination of Aboriginal matters for thegovernment in the areas of:

Aboriginal relations coordination; Federal/provincial/territorial (FPT) relations; Federal/provincial/territorial/Aboriginal (FPTA) relations; and

Corporate program delivery and project management of priority Aboriginal affairsprojects with government-wide implications.

Strategy Corporate Administration

Activity Corporate Administration

The key strategies and activities are supported by the Corporate Administration Activity,which includes the Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister and Secretary for Aboriginal

Affairs; the Communications Unit; and the Business Services Unit. The Legal ServicesBranch provides legal services support.

These contribute to the overall vision and objectives of the Secretariat in providing support tothe government and its ministries, contributing to the economic growth and capacity buildingof Aboriginal communities leading to improved opportunities and a better future for Aboriginalchildren and youth.


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MINISTRY CONTRIBUTION TO KEY GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES AND RESULTS

The Secretariat's Results-based Plan falls within the area of Vital Public Interest. Its primaryactivities are all linked directly with the government's New Approach to Aboriginal Affairsannounced in June 2005. Similarly, it supports the government's priorities through its leadrole and responsibility for implementation of the New Approach.

MajorActivities

Strategies

K

eyResults

Priorities

Ministry Contribution to Key Priorities & Results

ServingPublicInterest



PolicyDevelopmentandCoordination

Relationships Land andLand ClaimNegotiations

CorporateCoordination of

Aboriginal Affairs

NegotiationsCorporateCoordination of

Aboriginal Affairs

Public InterestPublic Interest Public Interest

CorporateAdministration


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KEY MINISTRY ACHIEVEMENTS

Over the 2006-07 fiscal year, OSAA continued to make progress on the initiatives outlined inthe governments New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs, including bilateral and tripartiterelationships processes such as the Intergovernmental Relations Forum.

In partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Ontario has established the Northern Table apolitical forum to address the unique challenges in achieving prosperity and well being in theNorth. In April 2007 the Province and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation signed the Northern TableLetter of Political Agreement.

The third annual meeting between the Premier, the Minister Responsible for AboriginalAffairs and Aboriginal leaders was held in February 2007.

OSAA released the Draft Guidelines for Ministries on Consultation with Aboriginal PeoplesRelated to Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights in June 2006. The document was provided tovarious Aboriginal groups for review. OSAA has begun a period of engagement with

Aboriginal peoples and non-Aboriginal stakeholders to receive input on the Draft ConsultationGuidelines. The Secretariat has also engaged ministries and Crown agencies across theOntario Public Service and provided training and advice in matters related to consultationand engagement of Aboriginal peoples and communities.

In anticipation of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry, OSAA established a unit that willoperate within the Secretariat and lead the development, coordination and implementation ofthe governments response to the Inquirys Report.

OSAA continued to make progress in the settlement of land claims and land-related issues.

Land-related issues often involve negotiations, which may not be based on legal obligation,to establish land for additions to a reserve. This would be for the purpose of accommodatingcommunity growth or economic development.

In October 2006 the settlement of the Sand Point land claim was finalized. OSAANegotiations also led successful implementation of public consultation activities for FortWilliam First Nation in November 2006 and for Michipicoten First Nation in December 2006.

The Secretariat continued to make progress on 11 active land claims as well as on theimplementation of the Lake Nipigon (2005), Rainy River (2005) and Sand Point (2006)Settlement Agreements.


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Additionally, in 2006-07 Ontario, Six Nations representatives and the federal governmentbegan negotiating Six Nations land rights. OSAA negotiators worked with theHaudenosaunee/Six Nations to reduce the volatility that had been caused by the land disputeand consulted with all affected parties to mitigate the impact of the situation. OSAA createda negotiations team and a satellite office in Brantford which leads cross-ministry committeesto resolve issues related to the land dispute in Caledonia and underlying grievances withinthe broader Haldimand Tract. As well, the Secretariat was successful in securing enhancedfederal government involvement.

OSAA has taken steps to ensure government transfer payments to Aboriginal organizationsare managed in accordance with sound accounting principles and applicable governmentdirectives.


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PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The Secretariat has established performance measures for all of its primary activity areas inorder to establish both commitments and standards by which progress and achievement canbe monitored.

Policy Development and Coordination:

Performance Measure: More effective and strategic corporate initiatives and specific policydevelopment to address Ontarios shared priorities with Aboriginal people.

Statement of Result: The number of specific new corporate policies developed underOntarios New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs increased from the date of the inception of theNew Approach in June 2005 to two in 2006-07, and is expected to reach four by the end of2007-08.

New Corporate Policies

0

2

4

2

3

4

0

1

2

3

4

5

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08*

ACHIEVEMENT

TARGET

NOTE: Implementation of the "New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs" in June 2005 creatednew performance measure and baseline as of 2005-06.* Projected


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Relationships:

Performance Measure: Stronger, more effective relationships will be developed withAboriginal people.

Statement of Result: The number of new relationship processes established through theimplementation of the New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs has increased from 16 at the dateof the implementation of the New Approach in June 2005 to 17 in 2006-07 and is targeted toreach 18 by the end of 2007-08.

Relationships

0

510

15

20

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08*

ACHIEVEMENT

TARGET

NOTE: Implementation of the "New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs" in June 2005 creatednew performance measure and baseline as of 2005-06.* Projected


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Land Claims and Land-Related Issues:

Performance Measure: Increase the number of completed final settlement agreements onland claims and land-related issues in Ontario.

Statement of Result: The number of completed final settlement agreements on land claimsand land-related issues in Ontario has increased from 17 in 2003-04 to 21 in 2005-06 and isforecast to reach 23 in 2007-08.

Completed Final Settlement Agreements

0

510

15

20

25

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08*

ACHIEVEMENT

TARGET

NOTE: * Projected


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Ministry Organization Chart

Negotiations

Branch

Six Nations/

Haldimand

Unit

Policy And

Relationships

Branch

Legal Services

Branch

Ipperwash

Unit

Assistant Deputy

Minister and

Secretary for

Aborigina l Affairs

Communications

Branch

Communications

Director

Business

Services

Unit

CAO

Deputy Minister

Responsible for

Aborigina l Affairs

Minister

Responsible for

Aborigina l Affairs


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Legislation

The Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs (MRAA) has responsibilities for the followinglegislation:

An Act to implement the Terms of a Settlement of all Claims arising out of theContamination by Mercury and other Pollutants of the English and Wabigoon andRelated River Systems(English and Wabigoon River Systems Mercury Contamination Settlement Agreement

Act, 1986) An Act respecting Land on Manitoulin Island, Barrie Island and Cockburn Island

(Manitoulin, Barrie and Cockburn Islands Land Act, 1990)Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)

Grassy Narrows and Islington Bands Mercury Disability Board: The Grassy Narrows andIslington Bands Mercury Disability Board was established under the terms of the English and

Wabigoon River Systems Mercury Contamination Settlement Agreement Act, 1986.

The Disability Board administers the Grassy Narrows and Islington Bands Mercury Disability

Fund. It reviews applications from those members of the Grassy Narrows and Islington First

Nations claiming to suffer the effects of mercury poisoning from pollution of the English and

Wabigoon River system and recommends disbursements from the Fund to compensate

approved applicants.

The Secretariat provides an annual contribution to the operating expenditures of the Board inthe amount of $50,000, matched by the federal government. The Secretariat is also

responsible for monitoring and maintaining the asset base of the Mercury Disability Fund,

from which payments are made to approved claimants.


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Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal AffairsTable 1: Operating and Capital Summary by Vote

The Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs works to advance the governments approach in Aboriginalmatters, protect the governments interests, address legal obligations, and work cooperatively with the federalgovernment to benefit Aboriginal people in Ontario.

Ministry Planned Expenditure 2007/08 (%)

12%

34%40%

14%

Policy Development

and Coordination

Relationships

Negotiations

CorporateAdministration

Votes/Programs Estimates2007/08

$

Change fromEstimates2006/07

$

Change

%

Estimates2006/07

$

InterimActuals2006/07

$

Actuals2005/06

$

OPERATING ANDCAPITAL

Vote 2001 28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557Total Including SpecialWarrants

28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

Less: Special Warrants -- -- -- -- -- --

Total to be voted 28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

Special Warrants -- -- -- -- -- --

Statutory Appropriations -- -- -- -- -- --

Consolidations -- -- -- -- -- --

Ministry Total Operatingand Capital

28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

AssetsVote 2001 -- -- -- -- -- --

Total to be Voted -- -- -- -- -- --


Total Assets to beVoted

-- -- -- -- -- --


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Table 2: Operating and Capital Summary by Vote

ONTARIO SECRETARIAT FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Table 2: Operating and Capital Summary by Vote

The Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs works to advance the governments approach in Aboriginalmatters, protect the governments interests, address legal obligations, and work cooperatively with the federalgovernment to benefit Aboriginal people in Ontario.

* Estimates for the previous fiscal year are re-stated to reflect any changes in ministry organization and/orprogram structure. Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the Ontario Budget.

For additional financial information, see:

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca

Votes/Programs Estimates2007/08 *

$

Change fromEstimates2006/07

$

Change

%

Estimates2006/07 *

$

InterimActuals *2006/07

$

Actuals2005/06

$

OPERATING ANDCAPITAL

Vote 2001 28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557Total Including SpecialWarrants

28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

Less: Special Warrants -- -- -- -- -- --

Total to be voted 28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

Special Warrants -- -- -- -- -- --


Consolidations -- -- -- -- -- --

Ministry Total Operatingand Capital

28,365,000 7,722,000 37.4 20,643,000 24,416,900 50,029,557

AssetsVote 2001 -- -- -- -- -- --

Total to be Voted -- -- -- -- -- --


Total Assets to beVoted

-- -- -- -- -- --


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Ministry Achievements

In the 2005-06 fiscal year, the Secretariat achieved results in the three key areas of itsmandate.

Corporate Coordination of Aboriginal Affairs and Relationships were advanced through thefollowing OSAA activities:

Continued to develop strong ties with First Nations communities and the federalgovernment including preparations for the First Ministers Meeting (Link to Vital PublicInterest)

Participated in the First Ministers Meeting (FMM) on Aboriginal Issues, including theDeterminants of Health, held November 2425, 2005 in Kelowna, B.C.

Engaged in the June 2005 Intergovernmental Forum (IGF) between Ontario First Nationsleadership and Ontario and federal ministers/representatives the first IGF in over sevenyears

Continued progress on the governments New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs withinitiation of the inaugural meeting of the Northern Table March 21, 2006.

Land Claims and Land-Related Issues were advanced thought the following OSAA activities:

Signed a Final Settlement Agreement for the Rainy River Land Claim in May, 2005 Reached a Leasehold Settlement Agreement with Turton Penn (Mohawks of the Bay of

Quinte) in November, 2005

Signed a Final Settlement Agreement with Lake Nipigon Ojibway First Nation in October,2005

Signed a Final Agreement with Sand Point First Nation in 2006 Completed implementation of two land claim settlement agreements These settlements brought the total number of claims identified for settlement by the end

of 2007/08 to five out of six There were thirteen claims under active negotiation as of February 2006.

OSAA takes steps to ensure government transfer payments to Aboriginal organizations aremanaged in accordance with sound accounting principles and applicable governmentdirectives.

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Ministry Actual Expenditures ($M) 2005/06

Operating 48.4

Capital 1.6

Staff Strength

(as of March 31, 2006)

62.8


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Ministry Achievements

In the 2006-07 fiscal year, the Secretariat achieved results in the three key areas of itsmandate.

Corporate Coordination of Aboriginal Affairs and Relationships were advanced through thefollowing OSAA activities:

Released the Draft Guidelines for Ministries on Consultation with Aboriginal PeoplesRelated to Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights.

Engaging ministries and Crown agencies across the OPS and providing training andadvice in matters related to consultation and engagement of Aboriginal peoples and

communities. Continued progress on the governments New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs including

bilateral and tripartite relationships processes such as the Northern Table and theIntergovernmental Relations Forum.

In anticipation of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry, establishment of a unit that willoperate within the Secretariat and lead the development, coordination andimplementation of the governments response to the Inquirys Report.

Land Claims and Land-Related Issues were advanced through the following OSAA activities:

Managing issues arising from the land dispute in Caledonia through the initial undertakingof direct negotiation with Aboriginal protesters (the basis of which resulted in communitysupport and ultimately court support for the negotiation process); providing the immediatesupport and response through the creation of a negotiations team and a satellite office inBrantford; providing support to the government in securing enhanced federal involvementand leadership on the file; leading cross-ministry committees to resolve issues related tothe land dispute in Caledonia as well as underlying grievances within the broaderHaldimand Tract.

Continued progress on 12 other active land claims as well as implementation of the LakeNipigon (2005), Rainy River (2005) and Sand Point (2006) Settlement Agreements.

Successful implementation of public consultation activities for the Fort William First Nation

(November 2006) and Michipicoten First Nation (December 2006).

OSAA takes steps to ensure government transfer payments to Aboriginal organizations aremanaged in accordance with sound accounting principles and applicable governmentdirectives.


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Ministry Interim Actual Expenditures ($M) 2006/07

Operating 21.0

Capital 3.4

Staff Strength(as of March 31, 2007)

69.8


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Contact Information:

Questions or comments about the ministrys Results-based Plan are welcomed. Pleasecontact:

Office of the Minister Responsible for Aboriginal AffairsWhitney Block, Room 663099 Wellesley Street WestToronto, Ontario M7A 1W3(416) 314-2301

or

Communications Services BranchOntario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs720 Bay Street, 4th FloorToronto, Ontario M5G 2K1(416) 326-4740

Further information about the ministry and its programs can be found on the ministry websiteat www.aboriginalaffairs.osaa.gov.on.ca

Documents

Results-based Plan Briefing Book2007-2008Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs